On 11/07/06, Brian wrote: > Hi, > > Would like to know of this behaviour. I have been doing my > homework on the Internet and have seen many different > responses to this behaviour.> I believe with my bird it's fear or possibly territorial. > He is new to our home, although very content, does not > have a desire to bite unless getting too close for his > comfort, but he is getting better with that too. He is > gaining our trust. He is a 16 year old (not 46 as > previously posted) rescue bird and we have also changed > his name, thinking possibly he would do better Not to > relate to his past name. > I really like this forum as there is alot of very good > information here. I actually read through this forum > entirely before deciding to acquire a Cockatoo, formerly a > Macaw owner.> > Thanks, BrianBrian, my cockatoo stomps too. I think it's just a "too thing". She usually does it when she is relaxed. I think every bird is different though. Here's a link with a lot of talk on the subject. Good luck with your new baby.